The European Union is set to hold a meeting in Brussels with Taliban officials, primarily to discuss the deportation of Afghan nationals lacking the right to remain in Europe. This meeting reflects ongoing concerns regarding migration and the status of Afghan refugees following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.

The European Union hosted Taliban officials in Brussels for discussions focused on deportations, marking the first such meeting. Despite this engagement, the Taliban government remains unrecognized by any European country, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the region.

On June 23, 2026, intelligence agencies from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand issued a joint statement highlighting that advanced artificial intelligence systems could significantly impact cyber security in the near future. This warning coincides with ongoing challenges faced by Kenya's cyber security infrastructure as it manages threats on a large scale.

Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. Speaking in Nairobi at the Fifth Nairobi Caucus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces, Mudavadi said the move would strengthen transparency and safeguard national interests. According to KBC, he also warned of new terror threats targeting the country's critical infrastructure and public spaces.

The Somali security agency has killed Ahmed Eybka Aalim, also known as Daqare, the leader of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, along with six other members in Basra Village. They were reportedly involved in deploying explosives intended to instigate terror in the Horn of Africa, according to Tanzania Times.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts and new parental tools in response to concerns about online risks faced by South African teenagers, with a report indicating that 79% of teens in the country encounter such risks. This initiative coincides with Youth Month, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for young users.